Keeping Infections Under Control: It’s a Team Thing!
As we acknowledge Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) week and its theme: “It’s a Team Thing,” it seems an appropriate occasion to reflect on the vision of Eastern Health: Healthy […]
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The Belles of Women’s Health
“Living in a rural community comes with wonderful benefits and some challenges,” says Eileen Beeso, both a resident and nurse practitioner of Newfoundland and Labrador’s beautiful Bell Island – home […]
Coping with Death – and Life: Palliative Care
All of us, as human beings, have to face death at some point, be it our own or that of someone we love. Death can be painful and difficult both […]
Back to the Future with Breastfeeding: A Movement Worth Celebrating
Do you remember the anticipation and excitement of becoming a new parent or grandparent? How about those sleepless nights and tiring days during the first weeks after baby’s birth? If […]
Remembering Caleb: When Grief Turns to Passion
October is widely recognized as Pregnancy Loss and Infant Death Awareness Month, a time when many individuals formally acknowledge babies in their families who have passed on too early, whether […]
Beginning Your Cancer Journey
Eastern Health, in partnership with Labrador Grenfell-Health and the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (CPAC), has developed a video for new cancer patients. Beginning Your Cancer Journey: An Introduction to Cancer […]
A look back – Eastern Health’s Annual General Meeting
Each year, Eastern Health holds their Annual General Meeting where accomplishments and challenges relating to Eastern Health’s strategic priorities are highlighted and discussed. This fiscal year brought to a close […]
Health and Education: Hand in Hand
Evidence tells us that healthy children who have emotional supports, eat well and are active are better able to learn. As such, teachers, parents, health professionals and community partners are […]
